Average highs in Amsterdam run from 7 °C (44 °F) in January to 22 °C (72 °F) in August. By the numbers, the best months to go are June, September.
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Pick a month
Amsterdam climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 2°C / 36°F | 11 | 80 mm | 8 h 11 min |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 36°F | 10 | 77 mm | 9 h 49 min |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 3°C / 38°F | 10 | 66 mm | 11 h 42 min |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 5°C / 41°F | 9 | 59 mm | 13 h 51 min |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 8 | 66 mm | 15 h 42 min |
| June | 20°C / 69°F | 13°C / 55°F | 9 | 74 mm | 16 h 46 min |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 14°C / 57°F | 11 | 83 mm | 16 h 20 min |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 58°F | 10 | 78 mm | 14 h 40 min |
| September | 19°C / 67°F | 12°C / 54°F | 10 | 79 mm | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 9°C / 49°F | 11 | 92 mm | 10 h 30 min |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 41°F | 11 | 80 mm | 8 h 39 min |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 4°C / 39°F | 12 | 81 mm | 7 h 42 min |
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Good to know
- Typical daily budget: €75–180 (budget) to €210–450 (mid-range) per person, excluding flights.
- Usually high season: April, May, June, July, August.
- Where to stay: Canal Ring or Jordaan for beauty; De Pijp, Oud-West or Oost for better value.
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FAQ
What is the best month to visit Amsterdam?
By weather alone, June, September score best: comfortable temperatures and few rainy days. Peak season is usually April, May, June, July, August, when rooms cost more.
What is the warmest month in Amsterdam?
August, with average highs of 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the rainiest month in Amsterdam?
December, with about 12 rainy days.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.